Environment

Protecting our Environment and Combatting Climate Change

I believe we must be responsible stewards of our environment and in Congress I fought for programs that preserve and protect America’s environmental heritage. I support the President’s work to reduce greenhouse gases and applaud the historic agreement achieved last year in Paris.

In Congress I voted against the attempts to weaken clean air and clean water protections and against defunding critical environmental regulations. I stood firm against the Republican proposed $300 million cut to the Great Lakes Restoration Fund and worked hard until this crucial funding was restored. I worked to expand state and local efforts to combat invasive species, such as Asian carp.

I believe we must act without delay to address climate change. In Congress, I will support policies and investments that move our country toward creating the clean energy economy and reducing our carbon footprint.